Teams visit 25 facilities statewide to see why some are cost-efficient and higher-performing.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the state’s leading business organizations. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, immigration, education, transportation, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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Enrollment-driven school cuts previewed
Superintendent Jim Morse details his $92.7 million proposed school budget.
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Sanford No. 2 on state list for school project funds
Four of the school district’s proposals are among 71 eligible for the next round of capital improvement funding.
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State issues priority list of school building projects
Sanford has four schools on the list, including two in the top 10. Portland has five elementary schools on the list and South Portland has two middle schools on the list.
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Falmouth seeks public input to guide schools
A community dialogue is scheduled for March 18 at Falmouth High School.
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Navy band to perform at South Portland High
The top-notch band typically performs at presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events.
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Portland adult ed faces painful economic lesson
A plan to replace full-time teachers with hourly help may leave big gaps in service.
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Maine high schools honored at Boston jazz fest
BOSTON — Several Maine high schools won recognition at the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival on Saturday, college officials announced today. Cheverus High School in Portland placed third among Class 2 vocal ensembles and student singer Rae Hawkinson won an outstanding musicianship award. South Portland High School placed third among Class 4 […]
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2 Maine teams win top awards at robotics event
Teams from the New School in Kennebunk and Bonny Eagle High School in Standish take honors at the regional competition.
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School cuts hit deeply at staff, services
About 1,200 jobs in Maine are at risk due to an expected $60 million cut in state and federal funds.